Xperia X10 Official v2.3 Gingerbread Update Flashing

2011-08-01 UPDATE: Flash Wolf's Tweaked Gingerbread ROM for the best performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHBYJW2verg&hd=1

The official v2.3 Gingerbread update started rolling out on 2011-07-29. This video shows two methods of updating the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to v2.3 Gingerbread.

Method 1: Works on ANY phone. Does NOT require root.
Method 2: Works on ANY phone with xRecovery installed (rooted). Installs a pre-rooted firmware.

Flashing does NOT affect SIM/network unlocking. Unlocking is ONCE and PERMANENT. Flashing does NOT unlock a locked phone -- buy an unlock code.

To root the official v2.3.3 firmware, follow the instructions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196808

Rooting is, however, OPTIONAL and allows the use of applications that modify the system.
e.g. Titanium Backup, SetCPU (overclock), etc.
Rooting does NOT make the Market free. (Seriously, you think Google would have a security hole like this???)

As of 2011-07-31, only the X10i generic firmware has been released. However, all firmwares work on all phones without issue. Flashing an "i" firmware onto an "a" phone will NOT give you 3G in an "i" zone (only 3G in an "a" zone). Flashing an "a" firmware onto an "i" phone will NOT give you 3G in an "a" zone (only 3G in an "i" zone). The radios are FIXED and not changable through firmware.

Upgrade your AT&T Xperia X10 to v2.3 Gingerbread NOW! AT&T will NOT be updating the X10 any further.

Before asking questions, read the official threads:
Roll-out map: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186045
v2.3 News: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147970

Both update methods shown REQUIRE _both_ PC Companion and Update Service installed.

Various Android applications, Sony Ericsson software (mirror), and other useful programs: http://www.mediafire.com/?4khhnle8lyysp

ALWAYS backup all your data, SMS, etc. before modifying your phone.
Backup & Restore from v2.1 works on v2.3: http://www.multiupload.com/ZPG9SFL255
Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196908

If anything goes wrong (e.g. boot loop), use the Flash Tool and start over or use Update Service to repair the phone.

APN Settings (3G/H Internet) for Rogers, AT&T: http://pastebin.com/jNse0tpf

Method 1:
Download the v2.3 firmware & Flash Tool.
Country-specific firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733
FlashTool, generic firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746

DOWNLOAD MIRROR: http://www.mediafire.com/?18ujcjk2aa56x

Method 2: [pre-rooted]
Download the .ZIP file to the SD card.
Flash using xRecovery.
xRecovery Installation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmS3nk2Nxl4&hd=1
UPDATE: Flash Wolf's Tweaked Gingerbread ROM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHBYJW2verg&hd=1

arc/Neo firmwares: arc/Neo firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204302

DOWNLOAD New Sony Ericsson Home Launcher 2.0.A.0.22: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200339

OLD, in the video: Download and flash the kernel using the Flash Tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16130033&postcount=138

BusyBox: http://www.mediafire.com/?4khhnle8lyysp
xRecovery: http://www.mediafire.com/?4khhnle8lyysp

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Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Xperia X10
• X10a
• X10i
• Gingerbread
• Android
• flashing
• rooting
• xRecovery
• BusyBox
• firmware

[joshuaguevara]

INFO - Searching Xperia....

ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder

and asking me to power off hold the back key and insert the USB

im sorry im a noob but i keep getting that,can u tell me why it is that keeps happening?its seems ive bricked my fone as well lol,stuck at SE logo,but anyway yes...it just keeps saying "ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder"

any ideas how to overcome this?

[BluechipJ]

@joshuaguevara As stated in the video, install BOTH PC Companion and Update Service.

[ackos03]

hey man its me again, if i change mi 2.1 to 2.3 my phone will be in english language? and my appl, documments, etc will losted?

my phone is from mexico so its in spanish.

[BluechipJ]

@ackos03 Use Sony Ericsson's X10 Backup program or any of the dozens of backup applications on the Market (e.g. Titanium Backup). You can then reinstall the official Sony X10 Backup application once you flash to v2.3 and restore your data. It's in the MediaFire folder.

The generic firmware has dozens of languages from Chinese to Russian and yes, Espagnol is included.

[1987teng]

is there anyone will help me ho to use the barnacle wifi tether?it's already in my phone in sony xperia x10i and my phone was upgraded already to 2.3 gingerbread.

Thanks.

[BluechipJ]

@1987teng v2.2/2.3 has built in tethering.

Settings - Wireless & Networks - Tethering & Portable Hotspot.

Read the help and support on your phone.

[StilhX]

you are the best...

[BluechipJ]

@SuperSmart00 Is it the card or the phone? Test it in another device.

[SuperSmart00]

generic 1232-4293 i have formated my microSD in computer but its its not working i have reinstall 2.1 but microSD is working on that the eror is your SD unmounted

[BluechipJ]

@TAjout Which firmware/region? Backup and format the card in a computer. I've never had issues with the microSD on any firmware.